Troop 14 Newsletter for Monday, March 11th

NEXT MEETING
When: Tuesday March 12th
Time: 7:00 pm

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PARENTS MEETING
When: Tuesday March 12th
Time: 7:00 pm

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UPCOMING CROSSOVER CEREMONIES

Scouts are requested to meet on these nights to celebrate and welcome new scouts.

PACK 3165 CROSSOVER
When: Monday March 18th
Time: 5:30pm

PACK 3054 CROSSOVER
When: Monday March 25th
Time: 6:30pm

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MARCH CAMPOUT SCOUT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
When: Friday March 22-24
Cost: $25.00
If you just started a Scout Leadership role you MUST attend this campout. Even if you have already attended this training come along for a fantastic weekend. We are staying in the cabins. Cost is $25.00. Register today on Troopmaster Web.

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COOKING MERIT BADGE
When: Saturday April 13
Registration open on TM Web.
Cooking merit badge will be an Eagle requirement starting Jan 2014

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SPRING COURT OF HONOR
When: Sunday April 14
More details to come.

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SPRING HIKE
When: May 3-5
Cost: $50
Further details on Troopmaster Web
Registration is open

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WYLD WILD WEST 5K
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 9am (Race Starts)
Where: Leppinks Food Center-Ferrysburg
Website: http://wyldracers.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WYLD-Racers/135653829928148?fref=ts

Scouts and parents will be needed the day of the race for various positions.  Keep watching the website, facebook and newsletter for sign ups.

We need everyone to “like” WYLD Racers on Facebook and spread the word!  This is going to be a really fun event and we already have several sponsors (listed on the website) so, be sure to pay them tribute. 

See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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FLOWER SALES

Forms will be provided by March 26th in an electronic format. Watch your newsletters and Facebook for details!

Orders will be DUE WITH MONEY by April 16th.

Flower pick-up will be Thursday, May 9th. Details TBA

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SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP
This will be an OVER -THE -TOP EXPERIENCE for the boys!    Camp Dates: June 16-22
Cost: Adults - $125, Youth - $250

Due Dates:
Register for camp on Troopmaster Web under Activities / Registration.
$145.00 due at time of registration.
New camp processes through Council this year.

Remainder of the balance must be in by May 10th - or $50 late fee assesed
We must have all health forms sent certified to Camp by June 1st.
Health Forms (A, B C (including physical) MUST be in BY MAY 10th - or $50 late fee assessed.

All adult leaders attending camp must have DHS-1929 form approved through the local DHS office. This can be found on TM web under File/Documents. This approved form is to be turned in with your health forms.

Families: Please plan on joining us for dinner on Wednesday, June 19th at 5pm. Details to follow!

MERIT BADGE offerings for Summer Camp 2013: http://gerberscoutcamp.org/
EAGLE SCOUTS and OLDER SCOUTS!!! - Consider taking the BSA Lifeguard at Camp, and become qualified to work as a lifeguard at an aquatic center or the beach! (FYI: to take the lifeguard class offered locally will cost $350! Taking it at camp is a HUGE savings!!
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS for EAGLE Scouts!
Check out: http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2013/02/05/where-to-find-scholarship-money-for-eagle-scouts/

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High Adventure 2013: August 4th, 2013
North Manitou
Cost is $200; Deposit of $50 due at sign-up!
Sign-up via Troopmaster or at a meeting (NOTE: Parent MUST come in to sign-up!).